Bathroom remodel cost in Santa Fe, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,200 – $20,900
- Per sq ft
- $89.50 – $447
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #239
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Santa Fe area: $4,200 to $20,900 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.13 an hour in the Santa Fe area, 21% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Santa Fe, NM, standard level
$9,250 to $15,900
About $197 to $340 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $610 |
| Total | $9,250 | $15,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Santa Fe, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $490 | $790 | 4% |
| Total | $4,200 | $12,600 | $20,900 | 100% |
Why Santa Fe prices look the way they do
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Santa Fe the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Santa Fe is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,850 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.8: $200 to $790.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Santa Fe
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Santa Fe. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,200 to $10,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,250 to $15,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,200 to $20,900
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,100 | $4,300 – $7,400 | $6,650 – $9,750 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,750 – $9,750 | $8,250 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,550 – $14,400 | $12,200 – $21,000 | $18,800 – $27,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,150 – $23,700 | $20,000 – $34,600 | $31,000 – $45,500 |
Is Santa Fe cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $12,200 to $13,700 across Santa Fe and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NMthis page | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | |
| Albuquerque, NM40 miles | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +6% |
| Pueblo, CO200 miles | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | +9% |
| Las Cruces, NM225 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | −3% |
| Amarillo, TX230 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO240 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +7% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Santa Fe ranks #239 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Santa Fe is 4% below the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +6% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Fe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | +9% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −6% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −4% |
Who does the work: Santa Fe trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Santa Fe the blend is 0.84.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $24.13 an hour, 21% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.88 and $31.14 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 25.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $17.76 an hour, 34% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $24.10 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $28.57 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.73 and $29.66 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 34.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.52 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $32.10 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 24.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.36 an hour, which is 7% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $26.36 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 8.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.00 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $27.05 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 14.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $420 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Santa Fe has 61,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 282nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $18.88 | $24.13 | $31.14 | $30.67 | 0.79 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.76 | $17.76 | $24.10 | $26.77 | 0.66 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.73 | $28.57 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.46 | $27.52 | $32.10 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.64 | $26.36 | $26.36 | $28.33 | 0.93 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.94 | $23.00 | $27.05 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Santa Fe
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Santa Fe wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−4%) and shower pan lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $720 – $2,400 | −17% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Santa Fe bid
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
Permit
A bathroom remodel permit is $200-$800, more if you move walls (HomeGuide).
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
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Bathroom remodel in Santa Fe: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Santa Fe?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,200 to $20,900 in the Santa Fe area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,250 to $15,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Santa Fe?
About $89.50 to $447 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $790 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Santa Fe or Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,300, which is 6% more than Santa Fe ($12,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Fe?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,600. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Santa Fe?
$5,550 to $27,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Santa Fe?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $790 for fees in the Santa Fe area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Fe expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe is 4% below the New Mexico statewide estimate ($13,100 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Santa Fe?
The BLS median is $24.13 an hour in the Santa Fe area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.88 to $31.14.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Santa Fe?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $10,900 and premium work $14,200 to $20,900. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Santa Fe
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 45% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range split for bathroom projects (50% labor, 45% materials, 5% permits and design). Their sample is their own guides, not a survey of contractors, so treat the split as approximate.